Monday June 25th begins the day
of registering for all programs at the library.\nFarm Fresh will jo
in us for a presentation at 11-12pm Learn about healthy snacks for summer
and sign up for programs.\nProgram sign up will continue for the ful
l day even after the Farm Fresh presentation.

Children 3-6 years old with an
adult caregiver can use their imagination to create with playdough. They w
ill have a chance to use different materials such as cookie cutters to mak
e their own creations. Registration is required so we will have enough mat
erials for each child to use. Registration begins Monday July 9th. Please
stop by the Children’s desk or call 769-9044 Ext.2.

Meet the bunnies! Michelle Skorupski and her bunnies will be
at the library for an informational and fun reading program with bunnies!
Children will hear a rabbit-related story and then be introduced to the b
unnies and also how to care for bunnies and what is needed to have a pet r
abbit at home. This 45 minute program is great for ages 6-12. Sign up sta
rting October 16th in the children’s room or call 769-9044 x2.

Join our STEAM volunteer to look into the
tiny world of plant microbes\, animal insides\, insects\, pollen & spores
and even textile fibers. We have 30 prepared slides to choose from.

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Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for librar
ies. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net
) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science
Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association\, Th
e Lunar and Planetary Institute\, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth
is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

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Additional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Pub
lic Library.

Fossil enthusiast Steve Emma will be here to talk with kids
and their families about all different kinds of fossils\, particularly pla
nt fossils. There will be an interactive presentation with samples of foss
ils. Kids will even be able to take home some fossils. Great for ages 6 &
up with caregiver. Sign up now for this program by calling 769-9044 x2 or
stop by the children’s room.

Kids 8 & up and families can learn about how bees make honey
\, how beekeepers raise bees\, and the process of pollination from flowers
to fruits. Why are bees important? How can we help them thrive? Don’t wor
ry there will be no stinging in this program! Normand Peloquin from Celest
ial Offerings will be here to answer your buzzing questions about bees. Si
gn up by calling 769-9044 x2 or stop by the library.

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Part of our f
ree Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libra
ries. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Ne
t) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Scienc
e Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association\, T
he Lunar and Planetary Institute\, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth
is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.
\nAdditional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Pu
blic Library.

Using iPads\, participants will be able to take pictures of
clouds (weather permitting) and then come inside and match the types of cl
ouds they see to our STARNet Cloud Activity Cards. Then use the photo edit
or on the iPad to outline your cloud or make drawings or faces of your clo
ud. Your image will be printed or emailed to you the following week\, as t
he program ends at 4:45 and the library closes at 5pm on Fridays. Sign up
is requested as iPads are limited in number.

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Explore Earth: Our Ch
anging Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries. Explore Earth is pa
rt of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Ce
nter for Interactive learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit part
ners include the American Library Association\, The Lunar and Planetary In
stitute\, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is supported through a g
rant from the National Science Foundation. Additional programs supported b
y the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.\nWoonsocket H
arris Public Library 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket RI 02895 401-769-9044 x
2

Children attending 1st & 2nd grade will read with a teen bud
dy. This is an opportunity for the children to practice their reading skil
ls in a relaxed environment. The teens will earn community service hours f
or the time they volunteer. There is also a time for coloring and puzzles
.Registration is required for both teens and children. Please contact the
Children’s room at 769-9044 Ext.2.Registration begins Monday 9/10/18.

Great for ages 8 & up with adult. Learn all about wild anima
ls that live near you from Park Ranger Julie! What common animals can you
see in RI and MA? What are their habitats\, what do they eat and where do
they live? What tracks to they make. Make your own animal track using plas
ter of paris and a rubber mold. Participants will be able to take home a m
old. Space is limited to 12 participants making molds. Sign up at the chil
dren’s desk 769-9044 x2. Walk-ins will be welcome so long as there is spac
e in the room. Part of our free Explore Earth STEAM programming.

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xplore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries.
Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) le
d by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science Ins
titute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association\, The Lu
nar and Planetary Institute\, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is s
upported through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Additional
programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

Ann
e Marie Forer brings her guitar and music shakers for the little ones to u
se. Sing songs\, fingerplays\, movement activities and rhythm instrument p
lay.\nSing along and move to the rhythm of these songs for children
and families.

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Selected Thursdays 6-7pm\nOctober 4 & 18

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November 1\, 15\, 29

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December 6\nGreat for ages 6 & under
with adult. Caregivers attend with children. Walk-ins are welcome if ther
e is space in the room.\nCall 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to re
gister for this program. When you sign up you are signing up to attend all
6 programs. Those that register will get reminder calls and also be notif
ied if there is a cancellation due to sickness or weather. Cancellations w
ill also be posted on our facebook page.

Michelle Skorupski and her 2 bunnies will be
here for a 45 minute informational program on rabbit care. Children will h
ear a rabbit-related story then be introduced to how to care for a rabbit
and what is required to have a pet rabbit. Michelle will bring her 2 bunni
es for children to see and pet after the program. Program is great for age
s 6-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver in the room at
all times.

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Program located in the large program room near the rest
rooms.

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Registration is suggested. Please call 769-9044 x2 or stop
by in person. Those that register will get a reminder call and notified of
cancellation in the event of sickness or bad weather. Cancellations will
also be posted on our facebook page.

Annie Marie Cote runs the Artists Circle for adults 18 years
and up only. Takes place every other Thursday. This is not a class. No in
struction will be given. Bring your own art materials and project.

Annie Marie Cote runs the Artists Circle for adults 18 years
and up only. Takes place every other Thursday. This is not a class. No in
struction will be given. Bring your own art materials and project.

Children ages 3 & up with an adult caregiver are welcome to
come to the Children’s program room between 10:30 – 11:30 am to make a hol
iday craft to take home. This activity may be messy so have your child wea
r something appropriate for that. Aprons will also be provided. This is a
drop in craft so there is no registration required. Please call the Childr
en’s desk at 769-9044 Ext. 2 with any questions.

Toddler time is appropriate for kids 18 months-2 years with
an adult caregiver. Children will listen to stories\, sing songs and finge
r plays. There will be a time for puzzle and puppet play. Registration beg
ins Tuesday 1/15/19. Please call the children’s room at 769-9044 Ext. Walk
-ins are welcome if there is space available.

The Biomes Marine Biology Center will present an Introductio
n to Marine Animals. The program will give children a close up look at so
me marine animals such as a Sea Star\, Horse Shoe Crab and Spider Crab Th
is will be an interactive presentation that will show the animals and talk
about how they move and eat. The program will end with a puffer fish dem
onstration.

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This program is appropriate for children 3&1/2 &up wit
h an adult caregiver. Tickets will be available at the Children’s desk o
ne week prior to the show.(Tuesday 2/12/19) Space is limited. You may call
the Children’s room at 769-9044 Ext. 2.

If you have read Dog Man and are in grades 3-5 join us for
a fun filled book discussion. We will play games like“Who Am I” and Picti
onary after discussing our favorite characters and situations. Juice boxes
and snacks provided.

Book Buddies wanted! This program gives children currently e
nrolled in 1st\,2nd or 3rd grade a time to practice their reading skills .
Children are partnered with a teen buddy. The children can read to their
buddy or take turns. There is a time toward the end of each session to col
or or do puzzles together.

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Teens ages 12- 18 years old can accrue
community service time while volunteering for Book Buddies. A volunteer ap
plication can be picked up at the Children’s desk. Registration is require
d. Registration begins Monday\, 3/11/19.Please call the Children’s desk at
769-9044 Ext. 2 BD

Appropriate for children 18 months- 2 years old with an adul
t caregiver. Children will listen to stories\, sing songs and finger plays
. There will be a time for puzzle or puppet play. Registration begins Mond
ay\, 4/1/19. Please call the Children’s room @ 769-9044 Ext.2 Walk ins are
welcome if there is space available.

Great for ages 7 & up. Mrs. Phillips will bring her Robots D
ash and Dot for students to learn fun coding programs. Students use a comp
uter tablet to move the robots through mazes the students create. Great fo
r beginners as well as those who have used Dash and Dot before.

Children ages 3- 6 with an adult caregiver are invited to sp
end an hour playing with homemade play dough. There will be cookie cutters
and other supplies for the children to use. Just bring your imagination!
Registration is required to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone
. Registration begins Tuesday\, 4/9/19. Stop by the Children’s desk or cal
l 769-9044.

We supply the chocolate melts in a variety of colors and Ore
o’s in a variety of flavors. Take a cake pop stick and attach it to the Or
eo of your choice and dip it in chocolate. Then choose from a variety of
sprinkles to make your Oreo Pop decorative.

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Although there are no
nut products in this program it is possible that some of the decorations o
r chocolate melts may be processed in a factory that also produces nuts. P
lease advise us if you child has any food allergy upon registration.

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Open to students in Middle School and High School only.

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For saf
ety reasons we must keep the ages to 10 and up for participants in the roo
m. Younger siblings may wait outside the room with an adult caregiver.

Come join us at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library for eye
-shadow tips and tricks. Learn new ways to make your eye-shadow look seaml
ess and blend together beautifully and more. Learn new glam looks to spice
up your makeup routine\, and learn ways to incorporate glitter to your ma
keup looks. New brushes and make up wipes will be provided. Call us 401-76
9-9044 and reserve your spot. Like our Facebook event for this program if
you are interested in going. Open to students in Middle School and High Sc
hool only.

Appropriate for ages 3 & up with an adult caregiver. Come jo
in us in the Children’s room to make a card and/or a simple paper craft f
or a special person on Mother’s Day between 2- 4 pm on Saturday \, 5/11/19
.

On Monday\, May 20\, the Museum of Work and Culture and the
Woonsocket Harris Public Library invite families to discover the tough cho
ices French Canadians faced in making the decision to immigrate to the Uni
ted States\, with the Decision to Leave\, an immersive education program f
or students of all ages.

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The Museum of Work and Culture – May 20th
\, 10:00-11:00am\nLocated at 42 South Main Street. The program will
begin at the Museum at 10:00am\, where families will gather in the farm ho
use exhibit to engage with a living history interpreter and learn more abo
ut her family’s decision to leave their home in Canada. A Museum guide wil
l teach participants more about life on the farm\, the challenges families
faced transitioning to their new way of life\, and lead a discussion abou
t what choice students would make living in those conditions.

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Trav
el from the Museum to the Library where the program will continue.

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The Woonsocket Harris Public Library at 11:30-12:30pm Located at 303 Clin
ton Street where families will have the opportunity to explore Woonsocket’
s textile history with a sewing craft. Then join staff for a sewing craft\
, use the light board to trace a picture to color\, explore local history
websites with our iPads and using the green screen put yourself in the his
torical photo. Come in period dress for extra fun! Light refreshments incl
uding water & fruit will be served.

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Space is limited and registrat
ion is required.\nPlease email mowc@rihs.org to reserve a spot for y
our family.

Join us at the summer craft table then\nsign up for kids and teens reading challenges\,\nLearn Chinese
\, Summer Science Fridays\,\nPaint-Appaloosa Thursdays\, special per
formers\nBook Buddies\, Teen Time & other programs

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Registrat
ion is requested for programs so that we\ncan make sure we have enou
gh materials for all.

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Funding and support for the Statew
ide RI Summer Reading Program includes a grant from the U.S. Institute of
Museum and Library Services through the RI Office of Library & Information
Services\,\nLocal sponsors include Texas Road House\, United Skates
of America\, Pepin Lumber\, Vose Hardware & Children’s and Young Adult Li
brarians of RI and the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

Part of our Summer Reading
Kickoff Celebration\nAfter the program sign up for great library re
ading programs

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Funding and support for the Statewide RI Summer Rea
ding Program includes a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Librar
y Services through the RI Office of Library & Information Services\, Local
sponsors include Texas Roadhouse\, United Skates of America\, Pepin Lumbe
r\, Vose Hardware & Children’s and Young Adult Librarians of RI and the Fr
iends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

This is a hands on interactive program appropriate for child
ren ages 8 and up with an adult caregiver. There will be a different topic
explored each week. Such topics will be Astronomy\, making Solar Ovens\,
Geoscience and more. Come join the fun!

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Registration is required.
Registration for all Summer programs begins on Tuesday 6/25. Please call t
he Children’s desk at 769-9044.

Appropriate for children ages 3-6 years old with an adult ca
regiver. Bring your imagination and have some fun playing with home made
play dough. There will be cookie cutters\, rolling pins etc. to use. Regis
tration is required so that there is enough materials for everyone.

MobileQuest makes STEAM education come to life for students
in Kindergarten through 12th grade. We run numerous programs throughout t
he state at schools\, libraries\, scout troops and other community organiz
ations. Programs include coding robots\, hands on science\, escape rooms a
nd so much more! Want to find out more information about MobileQuest check
out www.mobilequestadventures.com

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This program i
s appropriate for children ages 5 – 11 with an adult caregiver. Free ticke
ts are available at the Children’s desk 1 week prior to the show.You may c
all 401-769-9044 Ext.2

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very participant makes and keeps their very own erupt-able Volcano! Volcan
oes can’t be erupted the day of the program (they need time to harden)\, s
o we bring a larger version of our own to erupt as the big finish to the p
rogram.

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This program is appropriate for children ages 8 -12 with a
n adult caregiver. Registration is required. Registration for Summer progr
ams begin on Tuesday 6/25. You may call the Children’s room at 401-769-904
4 Ext.2

Henna art will be limited
to 10 participants due to time and number of cones available. Ms. Pinky wi
ll be here to do the henna hand designs. There will also be designs you ca
n practice with on paper before using the cones yourself and create your o
wn hand designs. There will be a few cones at the end for participants to
try on their own hands.

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Light snacks\, fruit juice\, cookies and m
usic from India.

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Children under 10 must be with an adult caregiver
who can give permission. Henna art last for little over a week.

This is a hands on interactive program appropriate for ages
8 & up. A different topic will be explored each week. Come join the fun!
Registration is required. Registration for all summer programs begins on T
uesday 6/25/19. Please call the Children’s desk at 401-769-9044 Ext.2

Author Kerri Gaulin will read from her book Howie Flies Solo
. Summary: Join Howie\, the owlet\, on his first solo adventure as he enco
unters and helps other animals foraging for food just like him. Tuesday Au
gust 13th 2-3pm Great for ages 3.5 and up with adult.

Gladys Cole is a children’s theatre teacher\, director\, and
playwright in Rhode Island. She worked on more than 150 shows and is the
founder of G. Cole Productions. A musical theatre production company for c
hildren. She is excited to participate for the second year in a row with O
LIS summer reading program A Universe of Stories. Gladys is offerin
g two programs for children and teens. Introduction to Theatre clas
s is designed for kids with little to no experience in acting.

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App
ropriate for children entering grades kindergarten-5 . Registration is req
uired for this program. Registration for summer programs begins on Tuesday
6/25/19.Please call the Children’s room at 769-9044 Ext.2

A real space station astronaut reads “Ava Twist Scientist”
from space. After the story we will do a space themed craft like making sp
ace shuttles & rockets out of paper and doing a sink and float guessing ac
tivity. 3-4pm Monday August 19th Great for ages 3.5 and up with adult.

Author and RI educator Dana Gambardella reads from her two s
tories Mama Bear’s Magic and Grandma’s House. In Mama Bear’s Magic\, Tiny
Bear overcomes his apprehension for the bath because of Brother Bear’s mod
eling and Mama Bear’s clever approach. You can then tap into your own sens
es and experiences when the author’s memories of what she feels\, tastes\,
smells\, and sees come alive in Grandma’s House. Tuesday August 20th 2-3
pm Great for ages 3.5 and up with adult.

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Curriculum connections al
so available for teachers who want to add to their classroom library.

Author April M. Cox will be here with her book The Little La
bradoodle : Puppy Pickup Day. Summary: Join the tiniest pup in a heartwarm
ing story you and your kids can enjoy together about being brave in new ex
periences\, dealing with bullies\, and learning to accept yourself. Great
for ages 3.5 and up with adult. Tuesday August 6th 2-3pm

Bring your imagination. We supply the Legos! W
e will put your creation on display until the next Lego Club meets.

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Selected Fridays 10:30-11:30

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Takes place in the larg
e program room near the restrooms.

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Mr. Rowland brings his guitar a
nd music shakers for the little ones to use.

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Sing along and move t
o the rhythm of these songs for children and families.

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September 1
3 & 27

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October 11 & 25

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November 8 & 22

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December 6
& 20

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Great for ages 6 & under with adult. Parents attend with chi
ldren. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space in the room.

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Call 76
9-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register for this program. When you sign
up you are signing up to attend all 6 programs. Those that register will
get reminder calls and also be notified if there is a cancellation due to
sickness or weather. Cancellations will also be posted on our facebook pag
e.

Located in the children’s program room.\nThi
s is a new interactive storytime program that can be enjoyed by children a
ges 3-5 of all abilities and sensibilities with their adult caregiver. Sin
g our hello song\, read a story\, do fingerplays like Itsy Bitsy spider\,
and tell a story with our felt board.\nThen visit our sensory explor
ation stations.

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Register by calling 769-9044 x2\nWalk-ins ar
e welcome as long as there is space in the room.\nCancellations will
be posted on our Facebook page.\nThose who are registered will rece
ive a phone call.

Vi
sit our sensory tables for interactive play.\nGreat for ages 5-10 wi
th adult. This sensory play program can be enjoyed by children of all ages
\, abilities and sensibilities with their adult caregiver.

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Registe
r by calling 769-9044 x2 walk-ins welcome so long as there is comfortable
space in the room for all.\nCancellations will be posted on our Face
book page.\nThose who are registered will receive a phone call.

Children currently enrolled in 1-3rd grade are paired with
teen Buddies to practice their reading skills. They can read to their bud
dy or be read to. This is a relaxed way to keep up their reading skills ov
er the summer. This is also a great opportunity for teens ages 12-17 to me
ntor younger children and accrue volunteer hours they may need. There will
be a time for coloring and or puzzles at the end of the program.

Anne-Marie Forer of Tunes and Tales for Tots presents this F
amily Music night great for ages 6 & under with adult caregiver.

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hursdays 6-7pm\nOct. 10\, 24\nNov. 7\, 14\nDec. 5\, 19
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Registration begins September 23rd.\nTunes & Tales for Tots w
ill have you sing songs\nand make music with Anne-Marie Forer
\nIncludes fingerplays\, movement activities\nand rhythm instrument
play.\nParents attend program with children.\nSuitable for age
s 6 & under

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When you sign up\, you are signing up to attend all 6
programs.

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Those that register will get reminder calls and notified
of cancellation.\nCancellations will also be posted on our facebook
page.\nRegistration is suggested call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in per
son.

Gre
at for ages 2 and up! Children must be with an adult at all times for safe
ty.

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Info for Volunteers ages 13-17. Please arrive at 12:00pm. We w
ill serve refreshments for volunteers\, go over the rules and assign game
stations. At 12:45 we will go out into the room and set up our games and p
osters. 1pm open to the public. Break 2-2:30pm. Service hours end at 4 or
4:30 depending on needed clean up time. We have approximately 10 game stat
ions and two people per game station are needed. We also have a craft room
and other stations that need volunteers. Students may dress in costume\,
keeping in mind no scary costumes or clowns please. Your face must be visi
ble\, no masks\, though faces and hair may be painted or decorated. Beacon
students should see Mr. LeClair. Woonsocket High School students should s
ee Ms. Koczera to register for this event. Other students see Ms. Chris at
the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.